The Blotter: Monday, January 30

Oakland Local

Almost 400 arrested in Oakland Occupy protests City Hall vandalized; protesters injured. (Inside Bay Area)

Did OPD violate crowd control policies? Several journalists arrested with protesters Saturday. (Mother Jones)

Wrongfully imprisoned man Awarded $25 million in damages. (Yahoo News: Business)

Federal monitors to issue findings on OPD, Occupy Oakland Say they’re “frustrated” with slow progress at department. (m.oaklandlocal.com)

Opinion: Obama needs better plan for youth Than criminalizing truancy. (The Politico)

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